FREEHANDEDLY Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

freehandedly

adverb

as in generously

in a generous manner it's not prudent to loan money so freehandedly

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Color, wallpaper, marble, mosaic, and Zellige tiling are used generously, but often in concentrated moments.

— Amira Hashish, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
The rooms Cool, spacious, and with color schemes that reflect the desertscape outside, the villas are generously sized (between 77 and 240 square meters) with floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of generously

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Gen Z fared best, with most getting back more than 80 cents per dollar—but that’s still well short of breaking even.

— Shae Lake, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
By implementing strategies that address the CSF's six key functions, districts, colleges and universities can better identify, protect, detect, respond to and recover from potential incidents, enhancing their overall resilience.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of well

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The camera pans across images of Boston’s historic Fenway Park and a grim-looking Schumer, contrasting those shots with footage of Collins cheerfully hobnobbing with Maine voters.

— Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026
Lon Cheng, a Cambodian vendor who has lived in Thailand for over 20 years, cheerfully called to customers and danced along with the music behind his vegetable stall.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of cheerfully

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On-site boutiques and convenience stores add ease, while thoughtfully placed artifacts and local artwork deepen the connection to Hawaiian culture.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
The film has drawn the somewhat odd criticism — also cited, candidly, in a review from his publication — that the story is told almost exclusively from the point of view of Israelis, a complaint to which Cohen responds thoughtfully.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of thoughtfully

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The amenities in the room are unmarked, in beautiful refillable containers, and have a natural, earthy scent that blends nicely with the environment.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Gia does seem to be settling nicely into her second stint as an NFL WAG, though.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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